TCEQ - Purchaser III (TCEQ Employees IRD Division Only)

Are you an experienced Purchaser, ready for a unique opportunity to grow with an environmental state agency? Join TCEQ! We bring passion and drive to carry out our mission of protecting our state's public health and natural resources. Note: To determine qualifications, TCEQ job postings require fully completed applications with a detailed job history.

Incomplete applications may lead to disqualification. See below for more details. YOUR FUTURE TEAM As part of TCEQ Administrative Services , you would help support the logistical and operational structure for TCEQ statewide -- the business foundation for the whole agency. See details about what we do . This position is a member of our Information Resources Division.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING Purchasing & Procurement Buy equipment, supplies, and services for IRD by finding suppliers, comparing bids, and recommending the best option. Track orders to make sure everything is delivered correctly. Help IRD staff understand purchasing rules and state requirements. Tracking & Invoicing Keep track of all division purchases using spreadsheets, databases, and files.

Review invoices to confirm we have enough funding and follow Prompt Payment rules. Work with our Finance team to resolve any purchase questions. Budget & Accounting Make sure all purchases are recorded accurately in our accounting system (USAS). Prepare forms to update purchases and correct any errors. Check outstanding orders and work with budget staff to ensure funds are used properly and on time.

Training & Support Train IRD staff on how the purchasing process works. Create easy-to-understand training materials and stay up to date on purchasing procedures. REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Graduation from a standard senior high school or its equivalent plus three years of full-time experience in purchasing. OR Four years of full-time experience in administrative capacity* involving purchasing experience and responsibilities.

Fifteen semester hours from an accredited college or university may be substituted for each six months of the required experience with a maximum substitution of four years. * Administrative capacity is work where primary duties consist of performing administrative tasks of an office, excluding work such as clerical, secretarial, sales, equipment operations, and manual labor.

Employees in this classification series may research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure, including but not limited to a communication infrastructure system, cybersecurity system, electric grid, hazardous waste treatment system, or water treatment facility. See Tex. Business & Commerce Code Section 117.

001(2). Accordingly, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a requirement to be hired for and to continue to be employed with TCEQ. TRANSCRIPT/ COLLEGE HOURS or COURSE WORK: See instructions on how to attach documents. A copy of your official college transcript or evaluation of foreign credentials in CAPPS is required if needed to meet the qualifications listed above.

WORK SCHEDULE Standard business hours are M-F, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Individual and work group schedule determined by the TCEQ Information Resources Division BENEFITS Optional 401(k) and 457 plans Insurance: Health, Vision, Dental, and optional FSA Paid day(s) off from work on national holidays and holidays that the state observes Professional development opportunities Longevity pay based on your number of years working for the state Wellness Program and Activities Onsite Nurse Practitioner in HQ Work-Life Balance CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT TCEQ will conduct a criminal history records search, driving history (if required for the job) on candidates offered employment.

In compliance with ADA, if you need accommodation during the employment process, please contact HRSS for assistance at (512) 239-0102. MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY (MOS) CODES Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes can be found at: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation. System/Job. Descriptions/. Please click the hyperlink under 'Occupational Category' for the respective Class Title.

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is an Equal Opportunity Employer.